I wonder if as January has ended and February begins that any of you are becoming remotely aware that you MAY be falling into that same old comfort zone regarding some of those goals you set and  have not yet achieved.  Maybe you are finding yourself saying, I’ll do it tomorrow, or I just don’t know what to do or how to do it or how do I even begin anyway?

What if I told you that there was an instantaneous way to get momentum and extend that comfort zone and easily become comfortable with your uncomfortableness?

I don’t know about you..but I love to be comfortable! Many times we STAY where we are because we are uncomfortable making changes and the unknown is daunting. I KNOW!  Have you ever wanted to go swimming and the water was a bit too chilly—yet as you slowly ventured FORWARD the water somehow felt less chilly. Why, you ask? It is simply because you took the risk  and stepped forward and  literally in a few short moments you became comfortable with that which you were uncomfortable with just a few moments earlier.Yes, with each step forward you took you actually expanded your comfort zone to include that which you had previously been uncomfortable with!

Just the other day I finally took action on something new which had been a bit daunting to me. I kept moving this item forward on my to do list for over 2 months. I was uncomfortable and was unsure how to proceed. For me it was the old pattern of “take no action if you don’t know what to do” that crept in. This of course only increased my discomfort every time I looked at my to do list! I finally just decided that I would not end the day without completing this. The funny thing is that completing this brand new thing actually only took me less than an hour and it has opened up a whole new avenue of business for me!

So, what is the one thing that will instantaneously extend your comfort zone??? BEGIN the thing that daunts you….JUST BEGIN ….you do not need to finish it, JUST BEGIN NOW! Although I think that you will be surprised at just how much you accomplish as your comfort zone is extended and your discomfort magically disappears!

As Yoda says in Star Wars, “Do or do not, there is no try.”

Here’s to doing!

Gail

A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I have one quick thought for you today for the new year…instead of “trying” to make big changes…just do ONE thing that you have been wanting to do.

For example….clean a closet, clear off a shelf, exercise for 5 minutes a day, call an old friend, drink an extra glass of water, read the book that has been sitting on your shelf, send someone a greeting card or hand written letter, pack a healthy snack every day, save 25 cents a day, or write down one goal for 2011.

JUST DO ONE THING!

The bottom line is— that if you pick something that has been on your mind to do AND you do it, not only will you feel better, but it will send a signal to your unconscious mind that you are a success!

REMEMBER— motivation often follows action!

MAKE IT A WIN-WIN FOR YOU!!

Three cheers for you!

Gail

Hello!!
  
  The holidays are upon us and wouldn’t you like to know how you can flow through the remainder of this season and prepare for an outrageous 2011?
 
 Then JOIN ME……………………………..
 
 This WEDNESDAY December 22nd from 9-10am (PST) I will be hosting my very own hour on Seeing Beyond! www.seeingbeyond.com
 
 
Yes, take time out for YOU this Holiday week and listen !
 
 The show will be broadcast live on KEST 1450 AM in San Francisco OR you can now listen to it streaming live online at www.kestradio.com
 
IF you are unable to listen live you can listen any time later to the archived program at www.seeingbeyond.com
 
 YES—-step into the doing and listen this WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 22nd at 9AM!
 
I will be taking callers and plan on having a very lively hour!
 
Call in at  415-543-8255
 
Listen for complimentary  giveaways, specials and upcoming events!!

WHAT:    Hosting my own one hour radio show on Seeing Beyond!!
WHEN:     WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 22nd 2010           
                 9AM -10AM  (PST)
WHERE:   LIVE on the radio at KEST 1450 am in San Francisco
                                     OR
               
                 LIVE online at www.kestradio.com
 
 
JOIN ME FOR AN EXCITING HOUR!!
 
Here’s to YOU!
 Gail

Hello and Happy Holidays!

We always hear tips to help you through the season..and I have found three that are true helpers, and ones that I make it a point to do for me!

1. EXERCISE-OK—-now for me the right exercise IS the one that I will do! Make it a win-win for you! For example…JUST decide that you will exercise at least 3 times per week and that if you do it for 5 minutes it is a win -win! For me it must be in the morning before the day gets all filled up! Stretching,  touch your toes, easy sit ups etc….all of it will get you moving and assist you to feel good about you! Deciding something and following through and achieving your goal switches on the part of your brain that says you are successful. REMEMBER: Success breeds success!

2. EAT consciously-there are so many luscious and different foods around for the Holidays! As for me, deprivation and not allowing never works for me. It sends a signal to my brain that implies the opposite! So, what I do is allow myself to choose anything and the key is to fully experience it and enjoy it! If there is something I want that appeals to me , I will often buy the whole thing (yup I really do!) ….and have my taste (or two) and then bring the rest to friends, even the homeless or the office etc.! If I am at a party or event I cruise the whole table and then choose consciously and savor the bites! This seems to work quite well for me and avoids the heaviness (in more ways than one) that denial and deprivations brings!

3. ENJOY-this is all about the energy you bring to each day! Are you filled with feelings of hassle and hurriedness or are you fully present in the moment? Remember whatever you are vibrating at you will magnetize that to you! I am all about fun and joy and ease through the Holidays! Stop, BREATHE and take in the folly and wondrous spirit that each day brings. REMEMBER– what you feel now is what you will draw to you tomorrow….so here is where my favorite SWOT  (secret weapon of thought) comes in—-this will shift your feeling state immediately!

Simply say—- Wouldn’t it be nice if……………………..

This is an amazingly simple tool that our unconscious mind ( who really runs the show ) immediately responds to!

Notice the shift that brings and have fun with it! Use the SWOT for everything in your life!

More later!

Gail

Come and join me on Wednesday December 8th, 2010  from 7 – 9 pm in Pacifica for some delightful December designing NOW!

Make your reservation now!  e-mail me now at gail@gailfallonmcdonald.com

Doors open at 6:40 pm!

We had a FABULOUS event in November and this evening will ignite your designs and propel you forward!
 
Get ready to pave the way and lay the foundation to your dreams come true in 2011!!

I will guide you on how to dream big enough, especially for this holiday season ,clearly decide what you want,  and then let it go — yet trust with total certainty the inevitability of your dream!

Come and be prepared to have FUN and RELAX !!!

HURRY, make your reservation NOW at Gail@gailfallonmcdonald.com or call me at 800-680-2137 as space is limited!

Your investment for this event is $40.

I will be providing yummy and festive snacks!

E-mail me at Gail@gailfallonmcdonald.com for details, directions etc!
 
I look forward to seeing you and your dreams there!!

 Gail